Giants WR Jerrel Jernigan may draw a start in Week 1

Recent whispers about wide receiver Jerrel Jernigan possibly being cut should be completely tabled. Jernigan started and played most of the first half with the starters. He had three receptions (on four targets) for 22 yards. With Odell Beckham still injured, Jernigan is the heavy favorite to start Week 1 in Detroit.

Fantasy Impact: 

Jernigan racked up 19 catches for 237 yards and two TDs in the final three games, making him the #2 WR in fantasy in that span. The arrival of Odell Beckham puts a damper on his 2014 outlook, but with Beckham sidelined, Jernigan could make some noise early in the season. The Giants will run a lot of three-wide sets.

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